exam 1 review question that I missed

Question 1

The point where the cardinal planes intersect each other is the

Answer 1

COG

Question 2

Which of the following positions provides the MOST stability?

Answer 2

Sitting in a chair using the arm rests with the feet on the floor

Question 3

The diaphysis of a long bone consists of mostly

Answer 3

bone marrow

Question 4

Which of the following joints is classified as having 2 degrees of freedom?

Answer 4

condyloid

Question 5

The optimal length at which a muscle is capable of developing maximal force is

Answer 5

resting length

Question 6

Which of the following would require the MOST torque to generate movement during an isotonic concentric contraction of the elbow flexors? A 5 pound weight

Answer 6

in the hand

Question 7

A PTA is providing manual resistance at the anterior aspect of a patient’s pelvis with the patient in standing. Which of the following positions would provide the patient with the MOST stability against this resistance?

Answer 7

One foot 8 inches in front of the other and 6 inches apart

Question 8

a glide motion is described as

Answer 8

Same point on one surface comes into contact with a new point on the opposing surface

Question 9

person sliding down a hill on a sled is an example of which of the following types of motion

Answer 9

rectlinear

Question 10

Passive insufficiency occurs

Answer 10

when the antagonist is on stretch

Question 11

patient is sitting in a chair with knees bent & feet flat on the floor. The patient extends the right knee to full extension. The antagonist muscle group is

Answer 11

knee flexors

Question 12

A synovial joint is characterized by

Answer 12

a joint capsule lined with hyaline cartilage

Question 13

The pelvic girdle is ___________________to the shoulder girdle?

Answer 13

inferior

Question 14

Which of the following covers the ends of bones and receives all its nutrition from synovial fluid?

Answer 14

Cartilage

Question 15

A patient is lying on their back in bed. The patient performs hip abduction. What is the effect of gravity on this movement?

Answer 15

Gravity is eliminated during the movement

Question 16

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate for the following scenario? A patient performs a movement and gravity is eliminated throughout that movement.

Answer 16

Agonist muscle contracts concentrically

Question 17

A patient is standing in the anatomical position with the right knee in full flexion. The patient extends the right knee placing the right foot on the floor. Which of the following BEST describes the type of contraction occurring in the knee extensor during knee extension?

Answer 17

eccentric

Question 24

Which of the following muscles internally rotates the hip?

Answer 24

gluteus medius

Question 25

The insertion for the tibialis anterior muscle is the

Answer 25

talus and calcaneus